Definitions

1. verb

to turn something over or upside down

“She flipped the pancake in the pan.”

2. verb

to cause something to turn or move quickly through the air

“He flipped the coin into the air.”

3. noun

a sudden movement or action, especially one that involves turning or throwing something

“The flip of his wrist sent the ball flying.”

4. noun

a turn or change in direction, especially in a sudden or unexpected way

“The flip in the road led us to a new neighborhood.”

5. noun

a somersault or other gymnastic movement, especially one that involves a rotation on the axis

“The gymnast performed a flip on the balance beam.”

6. verb

to change one’s position or status, especially in a sudden or unexpected way

“She flipped from being a college student to a professional athlete.”

7. adjective

having a sharp or sudden movement

“The flip of the bird’s tail made it look angry.”